Long before he helped create smash hits for modern stars like Pharrell (Get Lucky), super producer Nile Rodgers, armed with his funky Fender Hitmaker Stratocaster guitar, got America moving as the leader of the sophisticated disco band Chic.
And 35 years ago today, the band released Risque, its most influential album.
In 2011, Rolling Stone ranked it No. 229 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Not bad for a dance record.
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